Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (14348 Gnr. E. Williams, 69: B., R.F.A.) good very fine £200-240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Boer War Medals to the Royal Artillery.

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Edward Williams was born in Ilmington, Shipton-on-Stour, Warwickshire. Then living at 6 Back Street, Bath, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Bristol on 6 March 1896. He served in South Africa, May 1897-October 1901 and in India, October 1901-July 1904. He died in India from heat stroke on 1 July 1904. With copied notes.